China passes plan to boost health services

Updated:
Dec 21,2016 11:43 PM
Xinhua

BEIJING — The State Council on Dec 21 passed a plan on health care and medical system reform for the 13th Five-Year Plan period (2016-2020).

Health care development is basic to the drive for a “Healthy China” and crucial to addressing people’s needs, said a statement released after a State Council executive meeting presided over by Premier Li Keqiang.

The meeting detailed key tasks, including prevention and treatment for major diseases and better training of health professionals.

More resources should go to local hospitals, and services for the elderly, disabled, poor and migrants.